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Cades Cove
Have your group see the most magnificent vistas in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Cades Cove is a must! And it's only nine miles from Townsend. Explore log cabins, churches, a mill and cemeteries of the first mountain settlers. See bear, deer, falcons, red fox, wild turkey and other animals. Just don't forget to have one of our local restaurants pack a lunch for your group. Estimated time to tour Cades Cove via motor coach: 2-3 hours. We'll be glad to arrange a step-on guide.

Hayrides
Take the 11 mile one way loop in your coach or be a bit more adventurous and take an old-fashioned hayride. Or take one led by a ranger. Hayrides are available April through October, departing from the Cades Cove Stables for groups of 15 or more, beginning at 10 a.m. Call 865-448-6268 for reservations. $8.00 fee.

Townsend Visitors Center
The Visitors Center offers an excellent overview of Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountains, with plenty of suggestions for activities and day trips. You'll also find a gift shop, travel brochures and rest room facilities.

Townsend Visitors Center Hours
	January and February 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Saturday Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Noon-4 p.m. Sunday
	March 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday Noon-4 p.m. Sunday
	April and May 9 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Sunday
	June thru October 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday
	November and December 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday Noon-5 p.m. Sunday

Festivals
	Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival & Old Timers Day Bluegrass music. Clogging. Storytelling. Wildflower walks. Old-fashioned kids' games. Arts and crafts demonstrations. A bar-b-que cook-off. And much more. Discover some fun at the Townsend Visitors Center the first weekend in May. No admission fee.
	Old Timers Day Listen to Bluegrass musicians from all around "jam" as they converge upon the Townsend Visitors Center and the Mill at Cades Cove. Or bring your own instrument and join in! As always, the Old Timers Day is held the first Saturday in May and last Saturday in September. No admission fee.
	Townsend Heritage Festival & Old Timers Day Bluegrass music. Clogging. Storytelling. Antique tractor and engine show. Old-fashioned kids' games. Arts and crafts demonstrations. And much more. Discover some fun at the Townsend Visitors Center the last weekend in September. No admission fee.

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Smoky Mountain Convention Center & Visitors Bureau

Blount County, Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Convention Center & Visitors Bureau

Blount County, Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitor Bureau